Signals Intelligence Linguist: Translate & Analyze Foreign Signals

DC Army National Guard; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 6,700 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

Security clearance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Cryptologic Linguist to interpret foreign communications, identify intent, and present findings to authorized personnel using specialized signals equipment.

The role requires earning a security clearance and involves tasks in translation, analysis, and reporting under sensitive conditions. Training supports development toward civilian translation roles in government and academia.

Qualifications

• Must be able to interpret foreign communications and translate analyses.
• Ability to handle classified information and report findings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze foreign communications
• Recognize changes in transmission modes and alert authorities
• Provide translation expertise to analysts
• Provide transcripts and translations from foreign communications

Skills

Foreign language talent

Interest in speech and languages

Team player

Reading and writing

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks a Cryptologic Linguist to interpret foreign communications, identify intent, and present findings to authorized personnel using specialized signals equipment.

The role requires earning a security clearance and involves tasks in translation, analysis, and reporting under sensitive conditions. Training supports development toward civilian translation roles in government and academia.